Weebles Wobble...

...but they don't fall down. Do you remember this toy? I have been thinking I am like the Wobblin' mom. She sometimes comes close to falling down at times. She never does. If I stay focused remembering the presence of God I know His promise to help me not to fall down, just like the toy. It is a good visual for me to remember.

I guess I am thankful today that Jesus is alive. He is ever present. I am grateful.

Acknowledge his presence and his willingness to be faithful. He wants to be there for you. Do you believe it? I guess we can start a Wobbler club. Many of us in the club may have financial troubles, job security issues, troubled friendships, changes in life, new schedule coming this Fall or an illness.

Here would be are club motto "We know we will wobble, but with Christ we won't fall down." We could come close though. An earthquake may come but we will be protected.

Prayer:  Be my ever present guide. When I think I will fall help me to be reminded You designed me to not fall. You are there for me.

Isaiah 54:10, "'Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,' says the LORD, who has compassion on you." (NIV)

Rumbly in my Tumbly

My stomach was getting louder and louder as I sat waiting in my car at a red traffic light. I began to sing what Winnie the Pooh taught us "When I am rumbly in my tumbly then it's time to eat." He usually grabbed sweet honey.

I ran out of the house that morning to get one quick errand done. I hadn't eaten or taken time to spend with God. As I sat at the stop light I thought of the special times I have had with God when I fasted. Fasting is  about spending time with God. When you deny yourself of food it allows you to depend on God. Memory recounted a time when I just couldn't figure out my schedule for the next season. I was praying and there seemed to be no answer. I decided to fast. I was quiet enough at that point that I heard that small voice say "Continue." I can't explain it; but it was clear as can be. I was to continue with the schedule I had until further notice. Peace washed over me. It was settled! I love those special moments.

I read this scripture today. Psalm 68:19 "Blessed be the Lord,
Who daily loads us with benefits,
The God of our salvation! Selah

David was a musician and he used Selah to mean- pause for this musical interlude. Just reading that verse brought me to tears. I can not forget all of the benefits daily. 

Take a moment and pause for this musical interlude and forget not the benefits the Lord loads on you. He is the God of our salvation! Selah.

Pray: God, You are remarkable! I am in awe that I able to understand Your salvation plan and love for me. Thank You. Amen.

Crabby Pants

I always want to protect my kids no matter what. We had neighbors who we gave the nickname "Crabby pants"  because they were never nice to anyone. When they yelled mean things across the yard we would all look at each other  and say "they must have their crabby pants on today, we better stay away." I would  cry saying "I want to move."  I had to explain to the children different tactics to try and avoid them. It made life hard to navigate.

There are times in our lives when we protect are children from crabby relatives, friends, teachers or just about anyone who would disturb their space. As Mother's we have a built in instinct to protect at all cost. That is our flesh and blood after all! It's fair to say "Don't come between a mother and her children."

I was struck by the courage and determination of one mother in the Bible who faced adversity because of the command put out by Pharaoh, who decreed that all Hebrew newborn babies be killed. I am referring to Moses' mother who was not afraid of the king's command. Moses was kept hidden till he was three months old boy and then his mother realized it was too dangerous to keep him so put  him in a basket and released him into the river Nile. He was found and raised by Pharaoh's daughter. Moses should have been dead. Moses's mother had so much faith and courage to hide her son. She knew the still voice of God enough to relinquish her son to Pharaoh, the original "Crabby pants."  

Mother's day is approaching. I think about mother child relationships and how they ebb  and flow. No matter what happens moms love their children. Today we should thank our mother's for all they have done in our lives. If your mother is no longer alive, maybe acknowledge another mother who you admire in your life. Pray for the mothers all over the world that are fighting for their children each day.

Maybe you are having a tough time with one of your children. Pray for them on this special day. Thank God for their life. Ask God to bless them with the ability to reconcile. If you they call and things are awkward, ask God to give you the right words to say to them. Choose your words wisely. Bless your children and do not curse them.

A mother's love is special. Moses' mother taught us that God is the giver of courage and faith. He will be the one to help us to deal with people who are crabby.

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's command.

 Hebrews 11:23

  A Prayer:  Lord thank You for all the mothers in the world who care for their children. Give them courage and strength to continue on each day. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

 

A Prayer of Hope

Dear Lord:
The world is hard. The heavenly home that awaits me will be paradise. But I am here on earth Lord stuck in this body that is growing old. I ask in the name of Jesus that I with Your grace learn to grow older with Your grace. As my children grow and our roles change. Please help me to accept the changes. Help me to know the new role and may my adult children benefit from it and enjoy it. I relinquish that what I can’t change and give it to You. You are all knowing. What a comforting thought. I say it again. You are all knowing. You know the future. Help me to trust You. You alone are Holy and good. I want to know You better and learn more of Your great power and love. There is so much for me yet to come till You call me home. Thank You for Your great Love. Restore my hope. In Your precious name I pray. Amen.

Galatians 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.